Independent Writers' Caucus
Cynthia Crofoot
Cynthia is a multi-award-winning writer, producer and actor who was "made in the USA, but born in Toronto" and holds dual Canadian and American Citizenship.
The majority of her screenplays have strong but flawed female protagonists in historically male dominated roles such as cops, FBI agents, western outlaws and military personnel.
Her ability to combine robust story arcs with well-defined characters who tackle unique challenges in complex, nuanced worlds has produced positive recognition in various articles and festivals as well as from industry peers and professionals.
To date, she has penned over 20 screenplays, with several of them in the hands of producers, managers and directors from Los Angeles and Toronto.
Cynthia has a B.Sc. from the University of Toronto, Specializing in Psychology and Majoring in Crime and Deviance.
Honors and Awards
Final Draft Big Break Competition, Quarterfinalist - BRACEWATER - 2021
Big Apple Screenplay Competition, Semi-Finalist - BRACEWATER - 2020
Hamilton Screenplay Competition, Top Ten Finalist BRACEWATER - 2021
Shriekfest Screenplay Competition, Quarterfinalist - SAVIOR - 2021
Hollywood Just 4 Shorts , Winner- SAVIOR - 2021
Toronto Independent FF, Winner - SAVIOR - 2021
Global Shorts, Top 10 Finalist - SAVIOR - 2021
non-WGA
Female, 55+
PAUSE
Horror/Thriller
A menopausal FBI agent hunting a group of vicious women who maintain their youth through cannibalistic rituals, must embrace the strength and beauty of her older self in order to defeat the murderous sect.
NEVER ODD OR EVEN
Drama
A middle-aged woman seeks to find light in the darkness that engulfs her after the death of her husband while a high-school valedictorian slides from a life filled with light and promise into one of death and darkness.
BRACEWATER
Cop Thriller/Drama
A highly decorated small town detective is put on leave after her sister commits suicide, but when a close family friend disappears, she convinces her captain to reinstate her, unaware that the DA involved is withholding pertinent information about a murderous criminal they believe is responsible for the kidnapping.
Character-driven, Female-centric, Crime, Thriller, Western, Romantic, Sci-Fi, Horror
Female, 55+
unrepped